Augusta man convicted in 2016 rape, strangulation case
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Augusta man has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison in connection with a 2016 rape case., according to District Attorney Jared Williams.
Travis McNeil was charged in a rape that happened on the 3400 block of Milledgeville Road in October of 2016, as well as another rape that happened on the 3600 block of Deans Bridge Road in December of 2018.
On Oct.1, 2016, the victim was in her car with McNeil when he made unwanted advances. When she declined, McNeil began to force himself upon her, according to Williams.
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Williams says the victim was able to exit the vehicle and attempted to run from McNeil, only to be caught and overpowered. McNeil choked her and forced her back to her car, where he raped her in the back seat.
A Richmond County jury returned a verdict on guilty for both rape and aggravated assault by strangulation.
McNeil was sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years, according to Williams.
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From 2016 to 2025, McNeil went unconvicted of this charge. He was caught due to a DNA match from another case outside of Augusta, which led to him being brought to justice here, according to Williams.
“McNeil is a predator and a rapist, with zero regard for bodily autonomy, and our state is a safer place with him locked away,” Williams said.
